TODAYS NATIONAL FOOTBALL NEWS AND (11/04/16)

TODAYS NATIONAL FOOTBALL NEWS AND OTHER FOOTBALL NEWS

11/04/16



Daily Mirror

Arsenal have made an offer in the region of £24m for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Granit Xhaka.

Guus Hiddink says Chelsea's current squad are playing for their futures and has challenged them to prove their worth to incoming head coach Antonio Conte.

Rafa Bentiez will tear up his blueprint for survival in a last-ditch attempt to bump-start Newcastle's moribund relegation battle.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has warned Ross Barkley he must get used to rough treatment after being targeted at Watford.



The Sun
Anthony Martial says it would be a joy to play with Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Manchester United.

Arsenal and Manchester United have not given up hope of signing Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos.


Daily Mail
Tottenham have revived their interest in Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama

Juventus look set to beat Tottenham to the signing of highly-rated Sassuolo forward Domenico Berardi.



Daily Star

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic claims Andy Carroll is in danger of wasting his career and has challenged him to show more dedication to his fitness.

Manuel Pellegrini believes he can leave Manchester City with the best going away present ever - the Champions League trophy.
Samir Nasri feels he will be a perfect fit under incoming Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.


Daily telegraph

Aston Villa will start compiling a shortlist of managerial targets this week as they prepare for relegation to the Sky Bet Championship.
Diafra Sakho has plunged his West Ham future into doubt by pulling out of the matchday squad for Saturday's draw with Arsenal and effectively handing his place to Andy Carroll.



The Guardian
Manuel Pellegrini may be forced to field Martin Demichelis alongside Eliaquim Mangala for Manchester City's Champions League quarter-final second-leg against PSG, with Vincent Kompany and Nicolas Otamendi both doubts.

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11/04/16
LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Mauricio Pochettino is likely to wait until he knows the outcome of Tottenham's title challenge before turning his attention to his future.
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says he feels dreadful for the club's American investors after winless run.


MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Marouane Fellaini says he 'doesn't understand' why he has been singled out for criticism since signing for Manchester United - but insists not all fans get on his back.
Matteo Darmian insists he wants to stay at Manchester United despite speculation linking the full-back with a return to Italy.



LIVERPOOL ECHO
Divock Origi has vowed to build on his impressive performance for Liverpool in their Europa League quarter-final first leg with Borussia Dortmund.
Everton would consider giving Oumar Niasse a run out for the under-21s as he strives for full fitness.



NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE
Rafa Benitez has dropped hints over his future on Tyneside by insisting he wants to be at the club for a "few years".


EXPRESS & STAR
West Brom boss Tony Pulis says there's 'no rush' on sorting out his new contract.


THE SENTINEL
Jakob Haugaard has thanked Jack Butland and Stoke fans for making his Premier League debut easier than it might have been.


THE DAILY ECHO
Saints could offer Fraser Forster a bumper new contract in a bid to ward off interest from other clubs.
Ronald Koeman believes that Shane Long has proved Saints were right to pay £12m for him.


HULL DAILY MAIL
Nick Powell's season could be over after Hull City's on-loan forward saw his hopes of a comeback dashed by a fresh injury setback.


FULHAM CHRONICLE
Hayes & Yeading hot shot Dylan Kearney is not about to sign for Brentford or QPR , according to manager Garry Haylock.



YORKSHIRE EVENING POST
Former Leeds United managing director David Haigh says he has "unfinished business" with the club after returning from two years in a Dubai jail.



EVENING GAZETTE
The financial impact of an improved season on the pitch has helped Boro to sharply cut its losses, figures showed today.
There will be no shortage of offers for Gaston Ramirez in the summer says Aitor Karanka.


THE BOLTON NEWS
Interim boss Jimmy Phillips admits the job of reversing Wanderers' fortunes is tougher than he envisaged.



BLACKPOOL GAZETTE
Neil McDonald says Blackpool are under huge pressure but won't worry about results elsewhere in League One.


IPSWICH STAR
Jonathan Douglas has extended his Ipswich Town deal by a further 12 months after exercising a clause in his existing contract.


BOURNEMOUTH ECHO
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe said he had been encouraged by Callum Wilson's progress but revealed he had no immediate plans to thrust him back into action.


EVENING TIMES
Hibs first-team coach John Doolan has demanded more from Anthony Stokes despite insisting he is finally displaying the sharpness which was sorely lacking following his arrival from Celtic.